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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.25, 1,965.47 and 900.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.25, 1,965.47 and 900.32 is: 1,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.25 : 1,965.47 = 900.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.25/1,965.47 = 900.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.25x = 1,965.47 × 900.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.25x = 1,769,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,537.62/1,424.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.43

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